Youth Soccer Age Division Chart
Youth club soccer in the United States is organized by birth year (not grade or season). For example, unless there’s an exception, a team…
Why Do Soccer Players Have Holes in Their Socks?
If you’ve watched any World Cup or Premier League games in the recent past, you’ve probably noticed that many of the players have holes…
Youth Soccer Levels in the U.S. Explained
Youth soccer in the U.S. has evolved tremendously over the past decade. Let me tell you! It is very confusing. Where town travel used…
Sharks and Minnows
One of the most popular but effective drills for younger soccer teams is ‘Sharks and Minnows’. This is a great way to practice dribbling…
Soccer Offsides Explained
An offside call is when an offensive player is closer to the opponent’s goal than the last defender (excluding the goalkeeper). The offside rule…
3 Things Youth Soccer Players Should Focus On
If I had to drill down three things youth soccer players should focus on, it would be: I believe the things above are the…
How a Beginner Soccer Player Gets Better
Is your child just starting out playing the game of soccer? Do they absolutely love the game and want to get better? If so,…
Tips for Coaching Youth Soccer
Coaching youth soccer can be a challenging but rewarding experience! Personally, my best and most impactful mentors were the coaches I had when I…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Soccer
We love everything about soccer! I think you can tell from this site 🙂 I love coaching and watching kids develop into confident players….
How Long is a Youth Soccer Game?
The length of a youth soccer game varies and depends on the player’s age and league. It can range from 20 to 90 minutes….